My offer asks for an overall score of 6.5 with no element less than 5.5 in IELTS
The equivalent minimum score requirements in our accepted English Language tests for an offer condition of 6.5 overall (with no element less than 5.5) in IELTS are listed on this page:
Please note if you are undertaking the International Foundation Programme (IFP) the only acceptable tests are those that are a UKVI SELT unless you do not require a Student Route Visa to study in the UK.
Austria Matura Reifeprufung (Undergraduate programmes only)
2 (gut) in English when both written and oral exams have been taken
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE)
Grade C
BRIT Language Centre Thailand Heriot Watt University PSE Course
An overall grade of B (60%) with no element less than C (50%)
Cambridge English: Business English Higher (BEC Higher)/C1 Business Higher - (For Business School programmes only)
Grade B overall with a score of borderline in all sections or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162
Note: Name change to C1 Business Higher from 2018 onwards.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)/C1 Advanced
Grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162
Note: Name change to C1 Advanced from 2018 onwards.
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)/C2 Proficiency
Grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162
Note: Name change to C2 Proficiency from 2018 onwards.
Denmark Studentereksamen (Undergraduate programmes only)
7/12
Duolingo English Test - For programmes starting in 2024/5 (PSE programmes starting in 2023/4)
Overall score of 125 with no integrated sub score less than 100
Duolingo English Test - For programmes starting in 2025/6 (PSE programmes starting in 2024/5)
Overall score of 125 with no individual sub score (Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening) less than 100
French Baccalauréat (Undergraduate programmes only)
12/20
GCE English O Level
(from Cambridge Examinations)
Grade C
GCSE English
Grade C or 4
German Abitur (Undergraduate programmes only)
12 in English when taken as a Leistungsfach (major course)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSS) (Undergraduate programmes only)
4 in English
Iceland Studentsprof (Undergraduate programmes only)
8 in English when taken as a compulsory language
IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) for UKVI SELT
Overall score of 6.5 with no element score less than 5.5
IELTS Online
Overall score of 6.5 with no element score less than 5.5
IGCSE English as a first language
Grade C.
IGCSE English as a second language
Grade B.
Indian Standard XII English - CBSE/ICSE/All India/HSSC boards
70% or higher in English Core/ English Elective or Functional English
Indian Standard XII English - State boards
75% or higher in English Core/ English Elective or Functional English
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
A minimum of Grade C or 6
LanguageCert Academic Online
A score of 70 overall with no element less than 60
LanguageCert Academic SELT
A score of 70 overall with no element less than 60
LanguageCert international ESOL SELT and LanguageCert Online
B2 Certificate with a High Pass in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing overall and no element score less than 33
Malaysian SPM1119 Awarded 2021 onward
B in English (Bahasa Inggeris)
Malawi School Certificate of Education
A minimum of Grade C or 6
Mauritian School Certificate in English (awarded by Cambridge)
A minimum of Grade C
National Examinations Council of Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or Secondary School Leaving Certificate
A minimum of Grade C
NECO Senior School Certificate (we will need to verify NECO certificates with a token and registration number)
A minimum of Grade C or 6
Netherlands VWO (Undergraduate programmes only)
8 (goed) in English
Norway Vitnemal-Vindergaende Opplaering (Undergraduate programmes only)
4 in English
ONCAMPUS Test of English (OCTOE) (only if you are applying for an undergraduate programme or one of the named PGT Pre-masters pathway degrees)
An overall score of 65% with no element less than 55%
Oxford ELLT
An overall score of 7 with no element less than 5
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Overall score of 69 with no area less than 59
Pearson PTE (Academic) UKVI
Overall score of 69 with no area less than 59
South African National Senior Certificate/ Senior Certificate
A minimum of Grade C or 5
Swaziland GCSE in English
A minimum of Grade C
Sweden Fullstandigt Slutbetyg (Undergraduate programmes only)
VG / 4 / C (val godkant) in English
Switzerland Maturita (Undergraduate programmes only)
5 (gut/bien/bene) in English if taken through to the final year
Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP)
Overall score of 6.5 with no element less than 5.5
TOEFL Internet-based test
Overall score of 88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
TOEFL at home Internet-based test
Overall score of 88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II
Pass overall with Merit in each element
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III
Pass overall with Pass in each element
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) IV
Pass overall with Pass in each element
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in English
A minimum of Grade C or 6
WAEC Year 12 Certificate in English (we will need to verify WAEC certificates with the examination number, serial number and pin)
A minimum of Grade C or 6
(A Senior Secondary School Certificate from Ghana with a Grade D in English can be accepted when awarded between 1993 and 2005).
Zambian School Certificate/ General Certificate of Education in English
A minimum of Grade 6
Zimbabwe GCE O level English
A minimum of Grade C
If you cannot see the score for the English language qualification that you are taking please contact the Admissions Team.